Estimating Intern - Summer 2027

Royal Electric; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Electric invites applications for Estimating Interns in our Sacramento Office for Summer 2027, working with the Estimating team. You will gain hands-on learning, assisting with bid preparation, material takeoffs, and vendor outreach in a desk-based role with no fieldwork.

Currently enrolled in Construction Management or Engineering, you will develop skills in takeoffs, BOMs, and bid progression while collaborating with estimators and project teams. PPE is required on-site practice.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing higher education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Estimating department to create a single good estimate.

Responsibilities

• Read plans and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Reach out to sub-contractors and vendors.
• Review technical specifications for project requirements.
• Build a bill of materials for vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with lead estimator on bid progression and materials readiness.
• Learn the Estimating life cycle from experienced estimators.

Skills

Reading plans

Quantity takeoffs

Excel

Communication

Education

Construction Management/Engineering-related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Live Count

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty . These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time! We are currently accepting applications for Interns for our Sacramento Office location. This opportunity will be starting Summer 2027 , working with our Estimating team. An Estimating Intern will gain hands‑on learning opportunities that support their professional growth. Put your education into action by assisting our Estimating team in pursuing real‑world projects! Success in the position can be achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

• Reading Plans and performing quantity takeoffs
• Sub‑contractor & Vendor outreach
• Review technical specifications for project requirements
• Build a bill of materials for vendor quotes
• Coordinate with lead estimator about bid progression to ensure take offs, quotes, and bill of materials are ready in a timely manner.
• Learn about the Estimating life cycle from experienced electrical estimators.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within team environments.
• Comfortable working in a desk‑based role with no fieldwork requirements.
• Strong focus and attention to detail when completing tasks.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing higher education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the Estimating department to create a single good estimate.
• Preferred but not required: Experience in Bluebeam or Live Count, knowledge of Electrical/Low‑Voltage scope of work in Construction Industry.

Safety & Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
• Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Salary Range: $18-$27

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. We promote a drug free workplace.